The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship is to continue at St Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns through 2030, after an extension of the current agreement with the DP World Tour.
Echoing the pioneering spirit of Alfred Dunhill, founder of the 130-year-old British men’s luxury goods company, this new commitment celebrates the rich heritage of Scottish Links golf, honouring the courses, the communities and the sport itself.
Four decades ago, the inaugural and innovative Alfred Dunhill Cup drew international teams from across the world to the Home of Golf, competing at the Old Course St Andrews in a much-loved event for 16 years.
In 2001, the newly-launched Alfred Dunhill Links Championship heralded the next chapter of the company’s involvement with Scottish golf, creating an event which incorporates an individual professional championship for the world’s leading golfers and simultaneously a team championship in which the professionals partner prominent amateurs.
Guy Sanan, of the Championship Committee, said: “The Dunhill Links was conceived by our Chairman, Johann Rupert, as a celebration of links golf at its finest, bringing together professionals and amateurs on three extraordinary links golf courses: the Old Course St Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns. This region and its courses are a place of pilgrimage for all golfers from around the world and it is a privilege for to us host and play the Championship here. We would like to thank the three courses and their teams, who have become an essential part in the success of the Dunhill Links.
“We would like to especially extend our gratitude to the towns and local communities who have hosted us, worked and volunteered on the tournament, and become such an integral part of the Championship. And, as always, we are supported by our long-standing partnership with the DP World Tour. It’s a matter of pride to everyone at Alfred Dunhill that this Championship has grown and matured over the years, into such a unique and sought after tournament and a showcase for the region.”
Guy Kinnings, Chief Executive of the DP World Tour adds: “As golf’s global Tour we take great pride in playing on some of the best courses in the world and there is no question that St Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns all fit into that category. We are therefore delighted with today’s announcement and give thanks to Johann Rupert and everyone at Dunhill for ensuring not only that the very best links golf has to offer will remain on our schedule, but also for their long-term commitment and support of the DP World Tour over many years. And not to forget the important charitable work that this Tournament supports via the Alfred Dunhill Links Foundation, both in local communities and abroad. That is very much appreciated.”
Charity is an important part of the ethos of the Championship. In June 2011 the Alfred Dunhill Links Foundation was established as the official Foundation of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. The Foundation is committed to developing young amateur golfers in Scotland and South Africa and supports the University of St Andrews and the St Andrews Pilgrim Foundation, which refurbishes and preserves historical monuments in the town.
Comments below from the respective golf courses:
Ross Blackadder, Chief Operating Officer, Carnoustie Golf Links “We are delighted to continue hosting the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship here at Carnoustie alongside Kingsbarns and St Andrews. Our teams work tremendously hard to ensure the success of the Championship year-on-year and this agreement is testament to their commitment and dedication. We take immense pride in welcoming the world’s best golfers to Carnoustie to take on Golf’s Greatest Test and we are delighted to be able to continue this tradition for years to come.”
Neil Coulson, Chief Executive of St Andrews Links Trust “At the Home of Golf, we have a proud history of hosting the biggest and most prestigious Championships in the game and we are pleased to extend the relationship with the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Alongside Carnoustie and Kingsbarns we look forward to many more special moments, adding to the storied Championship history across our world-class courses.”
Art Dunkley, Owner, Kingsbarns Golf Links “Kingsbarns is pleased to extend its relationship with the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. We have seen the Championship prosper over the past two decades by attracting the best professional and amateur golfers from around the world. The Richemont and Dunhill organizations continue to be superb stewards of this special event which contributes significant charitable support into the Scottish communities they serve.”
- Alfred Dunhill is longest-standing continuous sponsor on DP World Tour, dating back to 1985 with Alfred Dunhill Cup and Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
- Staged over the Old Course St Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns
- 2026 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship taking place from October 1-4
Originally issued by the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship Media Office on 13th October 2025